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K731 WGS

1992 BMW 316

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,047 mi
Last recorded79,047 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK731 WGS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 79,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f jacking point corroded

rear sills / floor corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2011 79,047 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f jacking point corroded

rear sills / floor corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,181 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 66,882 miles

nsf shocker damp

Pass 24 Jul 2007 62,612 miles

rear underneath rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2006 58,568 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear sills &floors corrded

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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K731 WGS is a 1992 BMW 316 in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 122,211 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K731 WGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K731 WGS registered?

K731 WGS is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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